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"I've spoken with Kirk and Gary Burgett, the owners of Mason & Hamlin, about having a group tour of the factory specifically for PianoWorld readers and they would be pleased to welcome such a group."

Cecil didn't want to post anything on the Forums out of concern it might look like advertising or a plug for M&H.I assured him our group would be pleased to take a private tour of the factory:-)

They would like to get an estimate of how many people would be interested in the tour[/b].

Details[/b]Tentative Date:[/b] Monday, May 10 (not confirmed yet)Duration:[/b] Likely a couple of hours, possibly longer.Pictures:[/b] Yes, you can take pictures (as long as you don't interfere with the work going on).

If You Think You Are Interested in Attending[/b]Reply to this thread, or contact me directly events@pianoworld.com

FYI, the factory is in Haverhill, MA (pronounced Heyvrill). About 45 minutes north of Boston.

Count me in! Mondays are best but if I have enough notice, I can change my work schedule.

Can I invite a piano teacher? She has a golden era A and we have gone on the tour before, but....After all they had a new machine tool, still in it wrappings when we went a few years ago. ..

I'd be willing to offer my home for those needing some sort of stop off. You could meet here before or after for coffee, use the facilities :rolleyes: and rest up before heading out... Maybe even play a little piano! Haverhill, is only about 30 minutes from me...

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You know when I was a child the grade school classes would take field trips to the "Tip Top" bakery in WRJ, Vt. to see how they made bread, and before leaving the bakery each kid got a loaf of bread to take home...

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Actually, Joe, I'll probably be taking the train from the opposite direction and thus know that there is a Haverill stop. My train is the Amtrak Downeaster which you can pick up in NOrth Station in Boston, but I suspect that there are others that run from Boston to Haverill - probably even a commuter rail run (Purple line). You can check the MBTA information online and also Amtrak.

Originally posted by BeeLady: JohnC, if kenny doesn't take em I will with my new toy, a digital camera the guys gave me for xmas. But while I can take them, I can't host them. Anyone ready with a site? Frank maybe? [/b]

Originally posted by RealPlayer: I am interested but cannot promise yet. I won't have a car available. I would have to take a train to, I assume, Boston; not sure trains go to Haverhlll.

Two important questions:

Is there public transportation from, say, Boston to Haverhill?

If not, could I get a ride up there on the tour day with a PW member in Boston?

Thanks. [/b]

RealPlayer,

I already checked with Amtrak because that would have to be my mode of transportation also. They have trains to Haverhill via Boston. $141 round trip from NYC. The problem is the schedules. I think the train leaves NYC around 7:something am and gets in Boston 3 or so hours later. Then there is a connection to another train to Haverhill which gets there around 1'ish I think. I'm thinking of traveling up on Sunday and spending the night in a hotel so I can be fresh and ready for the tour. There is a train returning to NYC from Haverhill later in the day.

Let me get the specifics again and I'll post them.

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I really hope I can come, but it is too early for me to know my work schedule. Hey, gotta see where my baby was born! I'll try and work around the dates that the main group needs. Since my sister lives in MA, it will be an added bonus to visit with her.

Originally posted by BeeLady: JohnC, if kenny doesn't take em I will with my new toy, a digital camera the guys gave me for xmas. But while I can take them, I can't host them. Anyone ready with a site? Frank maybe? [/b]

BeeLady,

Thank you.

Take lot's of 'em. Whatever Frank can't host I might be able to host a few.

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I plan on driving up to Haverill from Western Connecticut. The Brewster North Station on Metro North is about 10 minutes from me. I could pick you up and we could leave from there. Let me know. My email is Chris(dot)Aher(at)mci(dot)com (replace the at & dot)

Wow sounds like it'll be a great trip!! I'll talk to my dad about it. I'm assuming I have school that Monday, but as a Mason & Hamlin owner in MA theres no way I can miss this... I'll post whether or not I'll be making it soon.

Rich D. and I are considering flying up for the day but are unable to stay overnight on either 5/9 or 5/10. What time do the festivities begin on 5/10? In that regard, I see that there is a flight that gets into Manchester before 8 a.m.; if the tour did not begin until 9:30 or so, we likely could make it.

Boo Hoo!! My name was not added to the confirmed list. I feel so..so.... rejected (and ejected)! Something tells me that I will survive. My hubby is laughing at me!! First I told him that there would not be room for him and now he is having the last laugh!!

Frank, Thanks for re-checking the thread and adding my name to the tour list.

Since I live locally and will be attending the tour solo I would be capable of assisting a few people if they require transportation. If I recall correctly, I thought "Beelady" had already filled her car so anyone seeking a ride from a train station, hotel or airport, I would be more than willing to assist.

Also, I would be willing to put together the name tags if you are looking for a volunteer.